Senior NGS Library Prep Scientist - Onboarding & Optimization

Seqmatic,-LL; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SeqMatic, based in the San Francisco South Bay Area, seeks a detail-oriented Scientist to support and expand NGS operations, focusing on onboarding new services and optimizing library preparation workflows. The role requires strong NGS technique knowledge and the ability to drive process improvements in a dynamic lab environment.

The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional collaboration, validate workflows, and document SOPs while maintaining high-quality outputs in a CLIA/CAP-certified

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in an NGS laboratory environment.
• Strong expertise in NGS library preparation techniques (e.g., WGS, RNA-seq, targeted panels).
• Familiarity with sequencing platforms and quality workflow improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead onboarding of new NGS service offerings, including workflow design, validation, and implementation.
• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot NGS library preparation protocols across platforms.
• Execute daily NGS lab operations with high accuracy and outputs.
• Evaluate and improve workflows to enhance efficiency and turnaround time.
• Collaborate with bioinformatics, operations, and quality teams to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Document SOPs, validation reports, and process updates.

Skills

NGS experience

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Documentation and communication

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Molecular Biology/Genomics/Biotechnology

Tools

Illumina platforms

PacBio

Oxford Nanopore

Job description

SeqMatic, based in the San Francisco South Bay Area, seeks a detail-oriented Scientist to support and expand NGS operations, focusing on onboarding new services and optimizing library preparation workflows. The role requires strong NGS technique knowledge and the ability to drive process improvements in a dynamic lab environment.

The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional collaboration, validate workflows, and document SOPs while maintaining high-quality outputs in a CLIA/CAP-certified